No such proceeding
It appears that services to adults in need of protection are provided consensually in Rhode Island under the “Office of Healthy Aging” code, R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42–66–1 to § 42–66–17. If the elderly person withdraws consent or refuses to accept protective services, the services shall not be provided. R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-66-8.2(e) states:
When it is determined after investigation that protective services are necessary, the department shall develop a protective services care plan and coordinate, in conjunction with existing public and private agencies and departments, available and existing services as are needed by the person abused, neglected, exploited or self-neglecting. In developing the protective services care plan, the elderly person’s rights to self-determination and lifestyle preferences commensurate with his or her needs shall be of prime consideration. If the elderly person withdraws consent or refuses to accept protective services, the services shall not be provided.
(emphasis added). Because there does not seem to be a way to compel involuntary protective services through the applicable chapter, this development is classified as “No such proceeding.”
